ISSUE:

Some vehicles may exhibit the engine oil sending unit contacting the oil drip shield attached to the front axle. This may be caused by tight tolerances between the engine oil sending unit and the engine oil drip shield. This may cause a malfunction of the engine oil sending unit.

ACTION:

If the engine oil sending unit needs to be replaced due to contact with the drip shield, modify the engine oil drip shield as shown. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE:

IF THE ENGINE OIL SENDING UNIT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED IN SERVICE, MODIFY THE ENGINE OIL DRIP SHIELD BEFORE INSTALLING THE NEW ENGINE OIL SENDING UNIT.

Remove oil drip shield from front axle. This shield is attached to the front axle by three (3) bolts.